Cindy Campbell Explores Nova Scotia Aboard The ‘Fundy Rose’

My first visit to Nova Scotia was full of great food, friendly people and interesting places, all starting with a ride aboard the Fundy Rose.

Bay Ferries offers two ways to get to Nova Scotia, including on The CAT, which will soon be sailing out of Bar Harbor and landing in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and on the Fundy Rose, which sails out of Saint John, N.B., and lands in Digby, Nova Scotia. Construction is still underway for The CAT, so we made the easy drive out Route 9, from Brewer, and then onto New Brunswick Route 1. Once we got off the ferry, we then drove from Digby to Yarmouth, which gave us even more opportunities to see the Canadian countryside.

The ride on Bay Ferries' Fundy Rose is just over two hours, and there's plenty to keep you occupied during the journey. We ate delicious food, checked out the movie theaters, and enjoyed a cup of coffee while listening to live music. Honestly, the trip was over so quickly, we couldn't believe we were already in Digby.

Once we got to Yarmouth, the fun really began. We toured The CAT, which we learned will employ 20 cadets from Maine Maritime Academy. Like the Fundy Rose, it will offer plenty of entertainment and delicious food to make it a fun experience. Bay Ferries really does an excellent job of making sure each passenger is comfortable and relaxed during his or her journey.

The highlight for me was a lobster boat ride with the Tusket Island Tours out of Wedgeport. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, and even got to hold a huge lobster, before going onto one of the islands where our host, Simon, served up seafood chowder and a local dish called Rappie pie (chicken and potatoes with a gelatin-like consistency.) We visited a historic village on Pubnico Bay, where we had nails made just for us by a blacksmith. Paddle-boarding, followed by a delicious dinner at the Tusket Falls Brewery rounded out our busy day.

This food-lover ate her way through Nova Scotia, with delicacies like creamed lobster on toast, steamed mussels, and a to-die-for crab dip. There was one restaurant that really stood out, though, and that was the Shanty, which is almost entirely run by people with special needs.

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia really felt like a home away from home. The people were very friendly, the food amazing, and the scenery breathtaking. My husband and I are already planning our next vacation there!

Start planning your Nova Scotia getaway with Bay Ferries today at www.ferries.ca!